CVE-2024-10020: Heateor Social Login WordPress <= 1.1.35 - Authentication Bypass via Disqus OAuth provider

Published Nov 6, 2024
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Updated

The Heateor Social Login WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.35. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, if they have access to the email and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token. An attacker cannot authenticate as an administrator by default, but these accounts are also at risk if authentication for administrators has explicitly been allowed via the social login.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Heateor Social Login WordPress<1.1.36

Event History

Nov 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10020?

The severity of CVE-2024-10020 is considered high due to the possible authentication bypass by unauthenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-10020?

To fix CVE-2024-10020, update the Heateor Social Login WordPress plugin to version 1.1.36 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-10020?

CVE-2024-10020 affects all versions of the Heateor Social Login plugin up to and including version 1.1.35.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-10020?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-10020 can bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-10020?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2024-10020 is available in the latest version of the Heateor Social Login plugin.

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